Do you have a passion for bikes and education? Do you want to help Mainers become safer riders and promote a culture of responsible cycling? Then consider becoming a Bicycle Coalition of Maine Instructor!
Education is one of the core elements of the BCM’s mission, teaching Mainers how to be safe and skillful cyclists. Our instructors work statewide to deliver safety presentations to local schools, lead bike rodeos for community groups, and share bike maintenance skills for small classes. They also lead rides, mountain bike classes at local trails, or teach newer riders how to safely navigate traffic. This program is open to anyone who is interested in teaching, has a passion for cycling, and is committed to safety for all road users.
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine offers a complete training regimen for all those who want to be a part of the instructor program. For 2026, We will be hosting two online informational sessions on March 19th and 24th, and one in person certification date on Saturday April 4 in Portland, ME.
Thurs 3/19/26 – Instructor Online Orientation (Option A) 7pm-8pm
Tues 3/24/26 – Instructor Online Orientation (Option B) 7pm-8pm (register here)
Sat 4/4/26 – In-person certification class 9am-3pm – Portland
Registration for all the above is can be found here.
We value our instructors and strive to deliver high quality education across the state. As such we offer both hourly and mileage reimbursements.
Want to be a bike/walk leader in your community?
For more information, contact Dan Bassett.
To access the instructor portal (training and class resources), click the button below